Inspiration & commitment to society ran deep in the 3-day event
Silver Jubilee 2006 - Events
February 17, 2006: Inter-Faith Conference
Saints and religious leaders from all of the world’s major faiths spoke for the peaceful resolution of the world’s conflicts. More than 150 religious leaders from the Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Sikh, Jain and Zoroastrian communities reinforced the need for a broader understanding of the common values across religions.
February 18, 2006: Human Values & Ethics in the Global Scenario
Political and social leaders from across the globe
The evening’s speakers included businessmen, citizens of Iraq and Saudia Arabia and political leaders from countries such as Germany, France, Belgium, Mongolia and Sri Lanka. Many of them made the case for a united march toward tackling poverty, violence and corruption.
Ruud Lubbers, a former prime minister of the Netherlands who currently heads the Earth’s Charter, and the King of Ghana, his royal highness Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, emphasized the importance of bringing the knowledge of the Art of Living to communities around the world in order to strengthen governance and reduce corruption.
February 19, 2006:
The President of India, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, laid out an integrated approach for improving society. His plan involved providing a value-based education, empowering women socially and economically, addressing stress and violence in society and economically empowering youth. Kalam noted that the Art of Living is implementing programs of this nature in India and around the world.
“When you are inspired by some great purpose for an extraordinary project, all your thoughts break the bonds, your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands and you find yourself in a great and wonderful world. You discover yourself to be a greater person.”
